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James Ojo

Education: BA Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN, 2013-2017); Fellow, Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC 2025); Fellow, African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC 2025); Code for Africa Fact-Checking Masterclass (2022)

Experience: Correspondent, Caracal Reports (US); Contributor, International Policy Digest (US); Reporter, The Sun Newspaper; The Nation Newspaper; Editor, CrispNG; Deputy Editor, Nigerian Village Square; Investigative journalist, TheCable Newspaper.

Awards: 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI); Legit.ng Copyediting Excellence Award (2023, 2024 & 2025); Host Writer Prize for Investigative Journalism (2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (2022)

James Ojo is an award-winning journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng. With a decade of experience in the journalism landscape, he has done several impactful reports and won top awards, including the 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI). He is also a published researcher. His latest research, titled "Comparative Analysis of Online Advocacy for Good Governance and Actual Political Involvement among Nigerian Youths", was published by the International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR). He can be reached via: James.ojo@corp.legit.ng.

6744 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Just in: ADC presidential candidate Atiku raises alarm over suspicious transfer into his private bank account

Just in: ADC presidential candidate Atiku raises alarm over suspicious transfer into his private bank account

Nigeria

2 months ago

Barcelona ‘need’ Victor Osimhen’s help to land dream target this summer

Barcelona ‘need’ Victor Osimhen’s help to land dream target this summer

Football

2 months ago

Peter Okoye’s answer to who he would save from drowning between Wizkid, Rudeboy and Davido trends

Peter Okoye’s answer to who he would save from drowning between Wizkid, Rudeboy and Davido trends

Celebrities

2 months ago

Trump signs 2 executive orders to end birth tourism after Supreme Court ruling

Trump signs 2 executive orders to end birth tourism after Supreme Court ruling

World

2 months ago

Davido fires back at Edo Governor for taunting his uncle Governor Adeleke, digs up his old record

Davido fires back at Edo Governor for taunting his uncle Governor Adeleke, digs up his old record

Celebrities

2 months ago

Ogun police arrest suspect who allegedly collected money to process visas for victims

Ogun police arrest suspect who allegedly collected money to process visas for victims

World

2 months ago

Illegal DStv, GOtv streaming platform busted as court freezes millions in suspected piracy case

Illegal DStv, GOtv streaming platform busted as court freezes millions in suspected piracy case

Industry

2 months ago

South Africa's Asset Forfeiture Unit freezes R6.2 million linked to alleged illegal DStv and GOtv streaming, showing the crackdown on digital piracy across Africa.

Rudeboy reacts after Peter accused late mum of maltreating his wife, Lola, sends message

Rudeboy reacts after Peter accused late mum of maltreating his wife, Lola, sends message

Celebrities

2 months ago

Rudeboy responds to Peter Okoye's explosive claims regarding their late mother, as a public feud escalates between the P-Square twins over family tensions.

Full list as 8 states get new police commissioners

Full list as 8 states get new police commissioners

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu, has made a strong regig in the force as he deployed commissioners to some hot states, you can find the full list.

Peter Okoye in tears as he narrates how his late mother treated wife Lola Omotayo and their newborn baby

Peter Okoye in tears as he narrates how his late mother treated wife Lola Omotayo and their newborn baby

Celebrities

2 months ago

Peter Okoye reveals painful family confrontation involving late mother, Lola, and son. Five-month separation follows shocking remarks and emotional turmoil.

P-Square drama deepens as their 'elder brother' Tony finally speaks, details Jude’s role

P-Square drama deepens as their 'elder brother' Tony finally speaks, details Jude’s role

Celebrities

2 months ago

Tony, the eldest brother of P-Square, disputes claims on Instagram regarding Jude Okoye's financial role amidst the ongoing family feud involving Peter and Paul.

Fear as tremor rocks Abuja, federal govt issues reaction

Fear as tremor rocks Abuja, federal govt issues reaction

Nigeria

2 months ago

The federal government has reacted after a tremor was felt in parts of Abuja. Stronger earth tremors on land or shallow events cause panic and damage.

Oyedele explains why many Nigerians are poor, disagrees with World Bank

Oyedele explains why many Nigerians are poor, disagrees with World Bank

Economy

2 months ago

Taiwo Oyedele said Nigerians became poorer after economic reforms because ending subsidies required short-term sacrifices before stronger income growth.

Osun governorship election 2026: Gov Uzodimma's aide reacts to Davido's appeal

Osun governorship election 2026: Gov Uzodimma's aide reacts to Davido's appeal

Politics

2 months ago

Hope Uzodimma's spokesman had rejected Davido's Osun election appeal and urged the singer to prepare Governor Ademola Adeleke for life after office.

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade reacts after reaching WAFCON 2026 quarter-final

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade reacts after reaching WAFCON 2026 quarter-final

Football

2 months ago

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade praises her team's collective effort after Nigeria's 6-2 win over Egypt secures a place in the WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals.

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